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[Sjm9911]

That looks like a scary setup for a late night bathroom trip.

j

Or someone on ambian.

 

[bama_ed]

That looks like a scary setup for a late night bathroom trip.

And to add to that, the same reason I don't consider a Class C is when you're all set up and spread out and then a conversation ensues. It goes like this:

DW: Did you bring the <fill-in-the-blank> like I asked you to?
Me: Wat?

And SOMEBODY has to take down and pack in and drive off to get whatever-it-was. Or do without (DW won't consider that since it's MY fault clearly). Or get UBR back/forth/waiting/cost. And we all know WHO that somebody would be.

ED

PS - and I'm old enough to understand your statement above, Jim.

 

[team bradfield]

lol, DW and I were at the dealership yesterday to pick up some parts, they had one in the showroom, we both agreed it looked like an easy way to feed the bears..

 

[Teamubr]

PS - and I'm old enough to understand your statement above, Jim.

I think several of us are. Although I was thinking about my DW.

j

 

[bama_ed]

I think several of us are. Although I was thinking about my DW.

Oh my. Am I going to be a party to this?

Teamubr, we knew him well. RIP.

Ed

PS - we're gonna sit around the campfire some day and tell Teamubr stories (some of them might even be factual) .....

 

[bama_ed]

Another update from your Gulf State Park correspondant.

I promise I'm not making fun of Jim/Teamubr. This afternoon, I drove out of the campground to buy some shrimp. Got about halfway there, realized I didn't have my wallet. Turned around, got said wallet, went back to shrimp place. I'm sure it has happened to Teamubr before.

I will say being in site #16 (for those of you who haven't been to GSP) is that there are probably 75 campsites that have to come through the T-intersection that I sit at. I see them come at me (my site is on the lake) and turn left. I see them turn right. The afternoon is FULL of all kinds of rigs (big, bigger, and mammoth) rolling in to set up. Yet I still had a guy (Mike from TN) walk up this morning and ask me 'bout my little ol' A-frame. Thanks Mike.

But ya'll don't want blah blah blah. So here ya go:

GSP has a small front end kind of bush hog to clear out around campsites. It was workin' today at site 83 across the main road from Live Oak near the old location of the Fish Cleaning Table.



There is evidence nearby this device has been a busy beaver along Sumac Rd (close to both this location on Bobcat and my Live Oak). This is the site across from the Comfort Station #1 on Sumac near Live Oak.



Further up Sumac (on the backside along the main road up near the trash compactors) more evidence of the mini-bush hog.



So I finally made it to the seafood place for my pound of shrimp (with my wallet, thank you) and paid to get it peeled and deveined). Hey, I'm not Teamubr-rich but I can throw out an extra dollar or two to keep my hands clean.



$15 and change for a pound of medium shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on (more on that later). Back at the camper the sun was in its afternoon quarter right behind the flag on my camper.



I was gonna try some shrimp scampi. Which may not sound hard but it's traditionally done over pasta. We brought our electric skillet from home and the microwave in the camper. How do you cook pasta with that?????

Hey, I'm all about failure. I'm gonna try, and I may fail but by God I'm gonna try. The internet is a great resource. But first, my camper kitchen was looking a little ... grungy. It didn't get a lot of action on our Colorado trip this past summer (although my credit card did from all the restaurant action). So it was time to clean the kitchen before I cooked. (used to work in a dining hall. cleanliness is first and foremost).



So I washed all my pots/pans/utensils/stuff. More than what is shown above.

Need to roll to another post for the rest of today.

Ed

 

[bama_ed]

Shrimp scampi needs pasta, shrimp, olive oil, butter, lemon juices, and spices. Let's get started.



An electric skillet is not my first choice for cooking most things but the thing going for it is while it is excellent at nothing, it's average is most things. So it makes the trip.

The Internet said get some water hot in the microave (a big bowl/bunch of hot water) and put the pasta in and keep adding minutes (it won't boil but it will get hot) until it is al dente.



It took more minutes than I thought (but as much as the Internet said it would). But when it was ready I pulled the bowl out, fished out the pasta, and then was ready for the skillet to cook the shrimp for us.



Butter, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and other seasoning. Add in shrimp (with tail, remember).



Eventually, it's done (this is an electric skillet at the highest temp setting but it still takes a LONG time).



Finally it's ready. Shrimp scampi - Before.



Shrimp scampi - After.



Now I have to admit that in the kitchen, I'm a focused cook. Even a little demanding when I have my apron on. So it is hard to get me shaken off my game. To look around. To lose focus while the task is at hand.

But the sunset tonight over site #4 in the west was positively AWESOME.



I've camped on #4 many times for DISMeets. I know @Bishoparc has once as well. The sunsets in that direction can be WONDERFUL. But I digress.

After some cleanup and washing up, time to pull out the ol' Chromebook and update the DIS. Still, the night has treasures for the eye.

My campsite after taking the shrimp bag/trash to the dumpster.



And across the lake, the night eyesores of the condos over the western edge of Orange Beach.



More plans tomorrow. Didn't take a walk today so likely will tomorrow.

ED

PS - breezy on the edge of the lake tonight but the canopy is weighted down, strapped down, and about 75F as I type tonight. DW is as lovely as ever, letting me cook and clean up.

 

[Sjm9911]

At least you tied the awning down ,and have good taste in can openers. You dont have a stove top for pasta? For shame! Get egg noddles and cook in the coffee maker ed.

 

[Sjm9911]

Garlic, needs garlic! But came out looking good. 8 out of 10 for the dish, 12 of 10 for cooking it in the microwave.

 

[team bradfield]

Garlic, needs garlic! But came out looking good. 8 out of 10 for the dish, 12 of 10 for cooking it in the microwave.

Agree with @Sjm9911,
Ed - Garlic POWDER? Scampi translates to 8 cloves in my cookbook, but agree, looks ok,, (we like al dente pasta)

 

[bama_ed]

At least you tied the awning down ,and have good taste in can openers. You dont have a stove top for pasta? For shame! Get egg noddles and cook in the coffee maker ed.

Garlic was there.

And remember, Assistant Chief, I got a stove top INSIDE the friggin' Aliner but despise using it because I don't want to smell the shrimp smell for the next three years.

Egg noodles? This is not chicken noodle soup here. This is an opportunity to experience les fruits des mer.

And WTH is a coffee maker? Are you one of those Starbux people who pay $6 for a cup of Folgers?

I don't drink coffee.
DW don't drink coffee.
Nobody in my house drink coffee.

You welcome to visit me anytime but bring your own <whatever it is> coffee maker.

Burned dried beans run through warm water. Heaven help us. I'm trying to save your soul, here, my brother.

Ed

PS - and hey, I'm on the road. Garlic powder works in travel mode while I'm a 2-clove per person guy at home. Certain concessions have to be made ....

 

[Teamubr]

Another update from your Gulf State Park correspondant.

I promise I'm not making fun of Jim/Teamubr. This afternoon, I drove out of the campground to buy some shrimp. Got about halfway there, realized I didn't have my wallet. I'm sure it has happened to Teamubr before.

Nope. Never happened to me, but if it did, DW is usually first to whip out the Disney Visa. I can't see the receipt without pulling my glasses out, so she does the honors.

And I live for making fun. If you can't laugh at yourself, everybody else will take up the slack.

Great looking shrimp scampi. I may have to stalk your trip next Spring.

j

 

[Sjm9911]

Hope you at least added a touch of white wine. Ill look for a beat up stove topnfor ya ed. No worries.

 

[bama_ed]

Hope you at least added a touch of white wine. Ill look for a beat up stove topnfor ya ed. No worries.

A whole bottle, my friend (Chardonnay). But the breeze kept trying to blow the wine glass over. Had to keep one hand on the base of the glass and the other on my fork while I ate.

Ed

PS - DW does not partake so more for me ...

 

[bama_ed]

Nope. Never happened to me, but if it did, DW is usually first to whip out the Disney Visa. I can't see the receipt without pulling my glasses out, so she does the honors.

Ah. It's all about about the points on the VISA card, ain't it? A couple pounds of shrimp on points is an appetizer at WL Geyser Point I bet.

Ed

PS - Your DW is a smart lady.

 

[bama_ed]

Great looking shrimp scampi. I may have to stalk your trip next Spring.

I thought we were going to be there the same time.

But if DW can come over and give me some pointers, I'd be much obliged.

Me

 

[bama_ed]

 

[mickeyfan0805]

Shot of the day already. Beautiful!

 

[Teamubr]

I thought we were going to be there the same time.

That's Disney in January. I was referring to your next GSP trip.

But if DW can come over and give me some pointers, I'd be much obliged.

DW doesn't cook if she doesn't have to. Not that she cooks bad, but she doesn't do shrimp, so you're better sticking to the rest of the chefs on here.

Beautiful sunrise.

j

 

[bama_ed]

That's Disney in January. I was referring to your next GSP trip.

Ah, ok. Gotcha.